Tris Promethazine Codeine is a prescription medication that contains a combination of promethazine and codeine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tris Promethazine Codeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How should I take Tris Promethazine Codeine?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
Tris Promethazine Codeine can be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. MISUSE OF NARCOTIC MEDICINES CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Selling or giving away Tris Promethazine Codeine is against the law.
Take Tris Promethazine Codeine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
Do not crush, chew, or break a tablet. Swallow it whole.
Measure the medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
To make sure you get the entire dose, add a little more water to the same glass, swirl gently and drink right away.
Promethazine and codeine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.